Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Vinston Painter with pick #173

It's the sixth round, and this is the second Broncos pick I've not seen in action. Again, I'm not coming out here and blowing smoke up your collective arses.

What I will say is that Doug has already given us the goods on Painter right here.

Clearly, Painter's performance at the combine caused teams to give him a look:

As expected, Painter put up strong numbers in the workouts. He ran a 4.95-second 40-yard dash, repped 225 pounds 32 times on the bench press and had a 30.5-inch vertical, numbers that put him in the top five among linemen in each category.

With this much natural talent, plucking Painter in the sixth round was worth a roll of the dice.

Here is tape of Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas, but you can easily spot Vinston Painter at right tackle (#71):

As advertised, Painter is a great athlete. Yet the video also shows a really raw prospect (look at the 2:49 mark). And despite his reputation for strength, I didn't see a lot on the tape that gave me that impression. It's clear the Broncos drafted him as a developmental project.

His thin frame could easily add more bulk if the Broncos wanted to give him a look at guard.

Broncos have private workout with Kansas State linebacker Jarell Childs

Practice squad material. Now for the important Broncos' signings - undrafted free agents!

Posted by Steven Searls on 2013-04-27 19:03:58

Yeah - TJ - he looks like a developmental project. I have a feeling that when Dave Magazu gets ahold of him - he will improve quickly. Needs some footwork work. He does have 34 inch arms and he looks like he could add more muscle to his frame. Played RT for the Hokies. He has played RG and LT for a little while. I am excited that there is a potential backup tackle in addition to Chris Clark.

Posted by BlackKnigh on 2013-04-27 16:46:44

Where's Eric Herman?

Posted by Nick (ncm42) on 2013-04-27 16:34:04

eh, that's what you're going to get in the late rds at OL. I just hope he doesn't leave after 3 yrs and goes and starts for Shanny. He should be able to make the PS at the very least. Chris Clark is put on notice :)